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Flavouring beta-Ionone epoxide
Synonym(s) beta-Ionone 5,6-epoxide
4-(1,2-Oxido-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)-3-buten-2-one
4-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,2-epoxycyclohexyl)-3-buten-2-one
Latest JECFA evaluation 2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4-(1,2-Epoxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one
JECFA number 1571
CAS number 23267-57-4  
FEMA number 4144
COE number -
FLAVIS number 07.170  
Molecular weight 208.3 
Chemical formula C13H20O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless solid; Sweet berry aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) -
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity -
Other requirements mp: 48°
ID Test HNMR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1571-hnmr.gif
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